Gyanesh Kumar
November 11 Bypolls: 8 Assembly Seats Across 7 States Set for Elections with November 14 Vote Count
Oct 06, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced bypolls for eight assembly constituencies across seven Indian states on November 11, 2024. The elections will fill vacancies in Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Jharkhand, Mizoram, Punjab, Telangana, and Rajasthan, with vote counting scheduled for November 14. These vacancies arose due to various reasons including deaths of sitting legislators and disqualifications.
17 Revolutionary Electoral Reforms Introduced in Bihar Elections Set to Transform India's Voting System
Oct 06, 2025 08:22 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has introduced 17 groundbreaking reforms for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, including enhanced digital services, improved compensation for officials, streamlined voter verification processes, and mandatory VVPAT counts for mismatches. These innovations aim to purify electoral rolls and will serve as a nationwide model for future elections, setting new standards for electoral transparency and efficiency across India.
Bihar Assembly Elections 2024: Election Commission to Announce Poll Dates as Political Alliances Prepare for Crucial Battle
Oct 06, 2025 05:57 pm CST
The Election Commission of India is set to announce Bihar assembly election dates today, with voting to be completed by November 22. The electoral battle will feature a direct contest between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's NDA coalition and the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan alliance, amid controversy over recent voter list revisions that saw a significant drop in registered voters. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj will also debut, contesting all 243 seats in this politically significant state election.
Chief Election Commissioner Reviews Bihar Election Preparedness During Two-Day Visit
Oct 04, 2025 01:34 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has begun a comprehensive two-day visit to Bihar to assess election preparedness ahead of upcoming Assembly polls. The delegation is meeting with political parties, election officials, and security agencies to review voter lists, security arrangements in Naxal-affected districts, and implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, with election dates expected to be announced soon.
Election Commission to Review Bihar Poll Preparations: CEC and Commissioners Set for Two-Day Patna Visit
Oct 03, 2025 09:19 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners will visit Patna on October 4-5 to review Bihar's election preparedness ahead of upcoming assembly polls. With nearly 7.42 crore registered voters and 425 observers being deployed, the EC aims to ensure fair elections while addressing concerns about the recently completed voter list revision.
BJP Refutes Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' Claims After Bihar's Final Voter List Publication
Oct 01, 2025 06:11 pm CST
The BJP has launched a strong counterattack against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party following the Election Commission's release of Bihar's final voter list. BJP's IT chief Amit Malviya pointed out that Congress filed no formal objections during the Special Intensive Revision process, despite Gandhi's allegations of voter manipulation. With 47 lakh voters removed from the electoral roll, Congress leaders continue to question the revision's transparency while the Election Commission maintains the process was legitimate.
Election Commission to Visit Bihar on October 4-5 for Poll Preparedness Review Ahead of November Assembly Elections
Sep 27, 2025 10:38 pm CST
The Election Commission led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar will visit Patna on October 4-5 to assess Bihar's election readiness before the anticipated November assembly polls. The Special Intensive Revision of voter lists will be completed by September 30, with officials affirming that all eligible citizens will be included while preventing unauthorized entries despite opposition concerns.
Poll Body "Duty-Bound To Respond": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj On "Vote Chori" Claims
Sep 24, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is duty-bound to respond to allegations of "vote chori" (vote theft) made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Rahul Gandhi Sidesteps PM Modi Seat Question With Fresh "H-Bomb" Tease
Sep 20, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday sharpened his ongoing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Election Commission of India, reiterating his charge of "vote chori" (vote theft).
"Wake Up At 4 AM, Delete 2 Voters": Rahul Gandhi's Latest Gets A BJP Retort
Sep 19, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Union MInister Kiren Rijiju lashed out at Rahul Gandhi over the Congress leader's 'vote chori' presentation yesterday, in which he said the Election Commission is overseeing mass-deletion of voter names, dating back to the 2023 Karnataka state poll.